Personal Tax Trainee: ATT/CTA Path (Manchester)

Saffery Champness; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing scheme

Generous annual leave

Contributory pension

Job summary

Saffery Champness in Manchester invites graduates to join our Personal Tax team as a Graduate Personal Tax Trainee (ATT/CTA), starting September 2027. You’ll study towards ATT/CTA while gaining on‑the‑job experience and build your professional skills with supportive mentorship.

The three-year training contract combines structured tuition with real client work, including tax compliance, advisory work, and specialist personal tax planning across UK and offshore clients.

Qualifications

• 2:1 undergraduate degree (or expected) in any discipline.
• Minimum of 120 UCAS points from top 3 A Levels/Highers (or equivalent).
• GCSEs or National 5 Maths and English Language at grade 6/B or above.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tax returns, computations and other compliance filings for a range of clients.
• Work with client data to support reporting, analysis and submissions.
• Use specialist software and systems to deliver high-quality tax work.
• Carry out technical research and support client projects and advisory work.
• Prepare reports and documentation for review by senior colleagues.
• Build relationships with clients and colleagues while gaining exposure to various industries.
• Contribute to delivering accurate, practical solutions that help clients meet their tax obligations and aims.

Education

2:1 degree (undergraduate)

UCAS points 120

GCSE Maths & English (minimum 6/B)

Job description

Saffery Champness in Manchester invites graduates to join our Personal Tax team as a Graduate Personal Tax Trainee (ATT/CTA), starting September 2027. You’ll study towards ATT/CTA while gaining on‑the‑job experience and build your professional skills with supportive mentorship.

The three-year training contract combines structured tuition with real client work, including tax compliance, advisory work, and specialist personal tax planning across UK and offshore clients.